Fire at General Store in Mexico Leads to 23 Casualties

A fire at a convenience store in Hermosillo, Sonora state, Mexico, on 01 November resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people, including minors, and injured 11 others. Authorities believe the fire may have originated in an electrical transformer, ruling out initial suspicion of an intentional act. Preliminary state investigation suggests the fatalities were primarily due to inhalation of toxic gases. Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo has ordered an exhaustive investigation to determine the definitive cause and accountability.